Google offers $2.7M in grants to trio of Canadian AI firms

Google is contributing a total of $2.7 million in research grants to a trio of artificial intelligence programs focusing on sustainability and AI responsibility.

Google.org, the tech giant’s philanthropic arm, is providing funding to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) and the International Center of Expertise of Montreal on AI (CEIMIA).

“Unlocking AI’s potential demands a collective effort, working with others across industries, civil society, education, ethics and more - so we can expand our knowledge and empower others to harness AI’s promise,” said Sabrina Geremia, vice president and country manager for Google Canada, said in a news release Monday.

“We look forward to supporting these organizations to propel Canada’s AI momentum and shape a brighter future that benefits all Canadians.”